Who Are You? Pretend to Be? Think I Am?
For small groups to get to know each other better
Goal
To develop a deeper understanding of others and how they are seen
Instructions
Form small groups, ideally 3-4.
Pick who will be Person 1, Person 2, etc.
ROUND 1:
Group Facilitator tells the group what to do and then starts a timer.
Person 2 asks Person 1 "Who are you?" and Person 1 responds. Then Person 3 asks Person 1 and so on until the group facilitator calls time.
Group Facilitator tells the group what to do and then starts a timer.
Person 2 asks Person 1 "Who do you pretend to be?" and Person 1 responds. Then Person 3 asks Person 1 and so on until the group facilitator calls time.
Group Facilitator tells the group what to do and then starts a timer.
Person 1 asks Person 2 "Who do you think I am?" and Person 2 responds. Then Person 1 asks Person 3 and so on until the group facilitator calls time.
If desired, the small group can share a group hug.
ROUND 2:
Repeat Round 1 with Person 2 being the subject of the sharing.
ADDITIONAL ROUNDS:
Repeat until each person in the group has been the subject of the sharing
LARGE GROUP SHARE:
Have all of the small groups merge into a large group. Allow participants to express what they experienced popcorn style.
Background
This has been a beloved exercise in our community, developed by an unknown person who has touched many through this sharing.
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